12,258 ▲ +17.3%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10,454
- 2016: 11,282
- 2021: 12,258
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
2049, NSW · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 2049, NSW
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 2049 is noticeably younger than those in the rest of Australia. This area has a population of 12,258 people and is defined by a high proportion of young adults, with the usual age being just 35 years.
12,258
▲ +17.3%
- 1–2: 1 area
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 2 areas
- 5–8: 3 areas
- 8–12: 2 areas
- 12–19: 2 areas
- 19–29: 12 areas
- 29–44: 19 areas
- 44–67: 35 areas
- 67–102: 30 areas
- 102–155: 70 areas
- 155–237: 97 areas
- 237–360: 129 areas
- 360–549: 158 areas
- 549–836: 168 areas
- 836–1,273: 181 areas
- 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
- 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
- 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
- 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
- 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
- 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
- 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
- 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
- 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
- 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
- 85,299–129,888: 8 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2049, NSW — higher than 72% of areas.
| 2049, NSW | 12,258 |
|---|---|
| Inner West | 182,818 |
| New South Wales | 8,072,163 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 17% since 2011, adding about 1,804 people. This makes it larger than about 72% of similar areas.
35 yrs ▼ -2.8%
Younger than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 35 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 40.8% of the area. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in the rest of the state, with both groups sitting well below the national figures.
11.7% ▲ +12.5%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.4%
- 2016: 10.8%
- 2021: 11.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
12.9% ▼ -14.0%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 13.6%
- 2021: 12.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 2049, NSW, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (13%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 20.1% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 55.6% of residents have never married.
1.6% ▼ -13.0%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.9%
- 2016: 1.7%
- 2021: 1.6%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
20.1% ▲ +22.9%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.4%
- 2016: 18.7%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 2049, NSW, Never married is the majority at 56%; Married is next at 31%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2049, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 2049, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2049/2049-nsw/topic/demographics-identity